Euro 2012

Semi Finals – Day One – Dugout Discussion

27 June 2012 1871 comments
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After a brief three-day hiatus from the Euro 2012 action, we’re raring to go once again as Spain take on Portugal this evening in the first semi-final of the tournament. With only three games left of the competition, there are big decisions to be made by Fantasy managers looking to get that vital edge in their mini-leagues. As always, we’ve opened up the Dugout Discussion ahead of kick-off:

The team news is in and is as follows:

Vicente Del Bosque makes one alteration to Spain’s lineup from the side that saw off France 2-0 in the previous round. It’s a move that will surprise many, with Alvaro Negredo handed the chance to lead the line, as Cesc Fabregas joins Fernando Torres on the bench. Portugal also make a single change but it’s one that had been anticipated. With Helder Postiga due to a hamstring injury, Hugo Almeida is given the lone forward role.

Spain XI: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Alonso, Xavi; Silva, Negredo, Iniesta

Portugal XI: Patricio: Pereira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, CoentrAo; Veloso, Meireles, Moutinho; Nani, Almeida, Ronaldo

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  1. BRK
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    is Del Bosque mad?

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    1. Declan
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      as a box of frogs

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      1. BRK
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        I fear what he'd do if he had another sub, take of Iker?

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  2. Abominable Snowy84
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    Xavi was invisible today.

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  3. Gaz Downright
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    Ooh, Xavi off...

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  4. Parm
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    Unlucky Drinky.

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    1. Old Schoolα΄ΌΛ’ “disa…
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      πŸ™

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  5. Mílanista
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    Didn't see that coming.

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    1. Parm
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      That's what see said....

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        She sells sea shells beside the sea shore!

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      2. Parm
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        she, ruined it now 😳

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  6. Reno
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    "Negredo made just 22 touches vs Portugal, only Fernando Torres (16 vs Croatia) has made fewer in a UEFA EURO 2012 game for Spain (in appearances over 45 minutes)."

    Story of my life ..

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  7. Old Schoolα΄ΌΛ’ “disa…
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    Xavi captain valour fail πŸ™

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      Same

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  8. ManUFan
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    someone tell Del Bosque there will be 30mins of ET, not just 90.
    bringing on subs early isnt the best tactic

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  9. Optimus.
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    could chance of a red card if this game goes to ET

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  10. Piggs Boson
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    If a defence make 90 minutes without conceding do they get a CS, or does conceding in extra time count against them?

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    1. ManUFan
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      ET counts

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      has to be all 60. asleep in class?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        120* πŸ˜€

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        1. Piggs Boson
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          I thought so, i just wanted to be sure. C'mon Spain SCORE!

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  11. Dirty Dhalsim
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Feel like I'm playing yellow card bingo tonight.

    Just need Raul Meireles for house.

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    1. Red20
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      πŸ˜€

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  12. Somalion
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    And here I thought Trapattoni was the maddest of the managers.

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  13. COMH
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    It's getting silly that Torres and Llorente aren't being used. Llorente is better to lead the line than Cesc and Silva together. Mental management.

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    1. Somalion
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      Nuts. I'm still a fan of Torres and think he's very capable of doing something in these games. Llorente (Whose name is actually Fernando Torres too for those interested) is a real talent and deserves a chance.

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  14. Alchomist
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    poor Torres.

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  15. Parm
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    God I hate Keown.......

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      At least we don't have to look at him. Battered cod face.

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  16. ManUFan
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    negredo>torres points wise, so at least i dont feel bad

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  17. Blind
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    Did Alba just get 3 rb's in the space of 2mins? That would be nice

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  18. Commander Makara
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    THE REVELOUTION

    England team overhaul. New possesion based game.
    Somethings got to change. Why don't we pick some players who can knock the ball about with ease!
    We have enough of them but just ignore them for unknown reasons.
    Parker with help is a great little ball player.

    …………………Hart…………………

    Jones …...... Terry …… Cahill …....… Cole

    …….…Britton Parker Wilshere ………
    Gerrard………………………….Sinclair

    …………..……Rooney………………

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    D. Dunn
    Carrick
    McEchran
    Barry
    Sturridge
    Wellbeck
    A. Johnson
    Ox Chamberlain
    Lescott
    G.Johnson
    Baines
    Lansbury
    Etc.

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    1. The Bandit
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      WTF!!!!

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    2. Tommytour
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      There are better times to post this

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      1. Alchomist
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        lol, I thought it was a bit random. But hey.

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        1. Commander Makara
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          Hey?! well what do you think. At least you won't miss any chances on target while typing

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      2. Commander Makara
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Need to spread the word. Get the message sounded!

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    3. Abominable Snowy84
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      πŸ˜† πŸ˜† πŸ˜† πŸ˜†

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    4. Red20
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Time and place friend, time and place!

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    5. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      Mad genius.

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      1. Commander Makara
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Mwhoi?

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  19. Mílanista
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    Phew

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  20. Le Gooner
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    What a chance to win it!

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  21. Gaz Downright
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    MEGA FLUFF! jeez...

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  22. The Bandit
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    Poor ball...

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      +2

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  23. ManUFan
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    ha ha ronaldo

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  24. Mull
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    😯

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    oh dear Ronnie, that was the moment

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  26. Piggs Boson
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo should play on the right, and Nani on the left. Ronaldo's left foot sucks ass!

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  27. BONZ
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    Fuching hell........

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  28. Back on the horse
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    ronaldo loves smacking it over the bar today

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  29. Grounderz
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    ...

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  30. Somalion
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    Messi > CR7.

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